Esther

Esther Recap

November 24, 2024 • Oleh Zhakunets • Esther

Esther highlights the total sovereignty of God. Gods Sovereignty: 1: Brings us comfort in our suffering 2: Grounds our expectation that God will answer all our prayers 3: Fuels our evangelism 4: Helps us wait for His coming 5: Fuels our holiness 6: Makes us live with a purpose 7: Gives us patience with weak believers 8: Places priorities in perspective 9: Reminds us He will complete the work 10: Brings Him praise

Never Forget Your Salvation

November 17, 2024 • Ihor Zhakunets • Esther 9:20—10:3

We are finite and fallible, and so we need to strategically remember our salvation.

The Orchestration of Victory

November 10, 2024 • Oleh Zhakunets • Esther 9:1–16

Gods sovereignty leads to action, holiness and joy.

Victory in the Empire

October 13, 2024 • Oleh Zhakunets • Esther 6:14—7:10

Victory is given to Gods people through Jesus, and in this world when they follow through and trust Him.

Delighting in God's Sovereignty Through Christ

September 29, 2024 • Oleh Zhakunets • Esther 6:1–13

The believer can rest and hope in God's sovereignty. The unbeliever sees dread. Jesus is the only hope for delight in the sovereignty of God.

Living in the Empire

September 22, 2024 • Oleh Zhakunets • Esther 5

We are to be as "wise as serpents and innocent as doves". When we take gospel risk in obedience, God uses our actions for His glory.

The Blessing of Gospel Community

September 15, 2024 • Oleh Zhakunets • Esther 4

Jesus uses Gospel community to restrain, encourage, and further sanctify his people.

The Empire's Playbook

September 8, 2024 • Ihor Zhakunets • Esther 3

The empire is never satisfied, continually deceitful, and callous.

God's Total Sovereignty

August 25, 2024 • Oleh Zhakunets • Esther 1:10—2:23

Exploring the width, breadth and depth of God's total sovereignty.

How the Bible Portrays the Empire

August 18, 2024 • Oleh Zhakunets • Esther 1:1–9

The empire is dangerous, nefarious and frivolous.

Introduction

August 11, 2024 • Oleh Zhakunets • Esther

The main point of the book of Esther is that there are no coincidences.

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There are no coincidences.